Coastal and Lake Vacations
Plan a trip that your kids will remember for a lifetime. Learn more about coastal and lake vacations like Myrtle Beach and Lake Placid.
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Utah's Great Salt Lake has been in the news in 2021, but for all the wrong reasons. It's at its lowest level ever, and some say it could eventually dry up.
By Mark Mancini
When you hit the beach this summer, don't forget to bring good beach etiquette.
Nude beaches aren't the hotbed of hooking up that many people suppose. In fact there are a whole lot of etiquette rules to observe when going au naturel.
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Whether you're looking for relaxation or exhilaration, a coastal getaway can meet your needs. From Bali to Cali, act like a globetrotter and take a look at some of the world's most beautiful beaches.
The St. George Reef lighthouse was one of the loneliest and most dangerous places to work. The rocky base is often visible during low tide but the dangerous swells in the winter often cover the base. See a profile of the St. George Reef lighthouse.
The Point Bolivar lighthouse has acted as a shelter for the residents of Galveston during hurricanes. 120 people used the tower as a shelter during the 1900 hurricane that killed over 8000 people. See a profile of the Point Bolivar lighthouse.
Old Mackinac Point lighthouse was a significant lighthouse on the south shores of the Straits of Mackinac. Constructed of brick the lighthouse is one of the most solid lighthouses in the region. Learn about Old Mackinac Point lighthouse.
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Marblehead Lighthouse on the shores of Lake Erie in Ohio is the oldest active lighthouse in the Great Lakes. The lighthouse was constructed to mark the entrance to Sandusky Bay in Lake Erie. Learn about Marblehead Lighthouse here.
American Shoals Lighthouse is found out in the water along the Florida Keys to warn sailors of the reefs below. The lighthouse includes an octagonal keeper's residence that sits 40 feet above the water. See American Shoals Lighthouse here.